Machester C vs Southampton 23/10 – Premier League
Manchester City Must Return to Winning Ways
LEAGUE: English Premier League
GAME: Manchester City vs Southampton
LOCATION: Etihad Stadium
DATE: Sunday 23/10
TIME: 14:30
In 84 previous meetings between the teams, Manchester City have won 29 times, Southampton have won 31 times and there have been 24 draws.
Having failed to win their previous two Premier League matches, Manchester City will be hoping this is the game which will see them return to winning ways. The defeat at Tottenham was their first under Pep Guardiola and despite playing well against Everton, City could only manage a point at home last time out. There’s no cause for concern yet, with City top of the Premier League but a third match without a win, leading into the League Cup tie at Manchester United, would be less than ideal.
Southampton come into this game sitting 8th in the Premier League table, with 12 points from eight games played. A slow start to the campaign, which saw the Saints without a win in their opening four matches, has started to pick up in recent weeks. Southampton have picked up 10 points from the last 12 available, with wins over Swansea, West Ham and Burnley. Claude Puel’s team also picked up a point, in a 0-0 draw at Leicester.
Tips
We have looked closely at the following aspects of this match, which offer good betting value:
- Winner
- Result and Both Teams to Score
- To Miss a Penalty
City Back on Track
This will not be an easy game for Manchester City, with Southampton on a good run of form. However, a look back at recent meetings between the teams shows Southampton have struggled when playing at Manchester City, losing the last five Premier League matches in a row. It would be a shock if Southampton took anything from the game.
Game Tip: Manchester City to Win is 1.5 at Bet365
Defensive Issues
For all their good looking attacking football, Manchester City continue to struggle at the back in the Premier League this season. Under Pep Guardiola, City have managed only one clean sheet and have conceded 8 goals, 1 more than Southampton. The Saints have scored 7 goals in their last four games and will believe they can get on the scoresheet.
Game Tip: Manchester City to Win and Both Teams to Score is 3 at 888sport
Penalty Problems
This season, Manchester City have missed four penalties and their frailty from the spot was evident last weekend, when both Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero missed against Everton. Aguero also missed a penalty for Argentina in the recent World Cup qualifiers and it is clearly becoming a bit of a problem.
Game Tip: Manchester City to Miss a Penalty is 17 at Bet365
